Our daily blog offers selected news of interest to SmartSAVER’s stakeholders and shines a light on the creative ways that communities are promoting the Canada Learning Bond. Stay up to date, read what others are doing and share your own story.

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#EveryChildAnRESP Mommy Blogger: Fun and Free Activities to Enjoy with your Kids Year Round!

This post was originally published on Mayahood Blog, October 6, 2016, as part of SmartSAVER’s 2016 #EveryChildAnRESP Back to School campaign. We thank Maya for participating and amplifying our message to reach more Canadian parents.


When I chose to became a stay-at-home mom, I gave up a few things; One of them being my sanity! Kidding aside, I did forgo my career (although I’ve somewhat started a new one), interacting with adults regularly (thank goodness for the invention of smart phones to keep in touch with the outside world) and my steady income. It was a personal choice that was completely supported and encouraged by my husband but with it came some sacrifices. It meant that I was the sole entertainer for my kids as we would be foregoing putting them in day care and the loss of an income meant that I needed to hone in on my spending…

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By Maya, Mayahood Blog.

IN THE NEWS: November 30, 2016

Today’s news includes articles about access to education, financial empowerment and government funding, from various news sources including CTV News and Vibrant Canada.


Syrian refugees prepare to lose federal government funding.
CTV News Winnipeg. November 29, 2016.

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation That Will Help New Yorkers Go To College.  
Citizens’ Committee For Children Of New York.  November 29, 2016.

Financial Empowerment in Canada: Why it Matters and What it Looks like.
Vibrant Canada. November 11, 2016.

Canadian firms look to connect banks with 2 billion people who don’t use them.
CTV News Kitchener. November 23, 2016.

Partner News
York Region’s Housing Help Centre
York Region ends funding for Housing Help Centre for low-income residents.
Yorkregion.com. November 29, 2016.


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